In the realm of Southern cuisine, cornmeal biscuits reign supreme, a delectable treat that embodies the perfect balance of savory and sweet. These golden-brown morsels, crafted with a harmonious blend of cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, offer a delightful crunch on the outside and a soft, fluffy interior that melts in your mouth. Cornmeal biscuits are a versatile culinary delight that can be enjoyed on their own, slathered with butter and honey, or transformed into delectable sandwiches filled with savory fillings. This article presents a comprehensive guide to making cornmeal biscuits, featuring a collection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From traditional Southern cornmeal biscuits to gluten-free and vegan variations, this culinary journey promises to elevate your baking skills and introduce you to the irresistible charm of these Southern gems.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CORNMEAL BISCUITS
This is an old Southern biscuit that has been in the family for years. The texture is slightly different but is still great. -Maxine Reese, Candler, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 13 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and egg; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times., Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CORNMEAL CHEDDAR BISCUITS
Unlike traditional biscuits, this cheesy version lets you drop them from a spoon...so there's no mess and no fuss...and no precious time wasted! Serve them fresh-from-the-oven with chili or your favorite soup or stew. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture crumbly. Stir in cheese and milk just until moistened. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few larger clumps remaining.
- Pour in milk; using a rubber spatula, fold milk into dough, working in all directions and incorporating crumbs at the bottom of the bowl, until dough just comes together. The dough will be slightly sticky; do not overmix.
- With two large spoons, drop mounds of dough (about 1/3 cup each) about 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until biscuits are golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Slide parchment and biscuits onto a wire rack to cool.
CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS
It's so easy to stir up a batch of these biscuits. The light golden biscuits are flecked with cheese and taste delicious spread with butter.-Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and mustard; cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in cheese and milk just until moistened. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 26-28 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SAGE CORNMEAL BISCUITS
My family loves these outstanding savory biscuits with eggs and sausage at breakfast or with meat at dinner. They bake up light and tender and have just the right amount of sage. -Mary Kincaid, Bostic, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 10 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CORNMEAL-SAGE BISCUITS WITH SAUSAGE GRAVY
Sage and cornmeal give the biscuits an interesting taste and texture, perfect for the turkey sausage gravy in this southern-style breakfast.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Stir 1 3/4 cups Bisquick mix, the cornmeal, 2/3 cup milk and the sage until soft dough forms; beat 30 seconds. Drop by 12 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- While biscuits are baking, cook sausage in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Bisquick mix over sausage; stir in to blend. Gradually stir in 2 1/4 cups milk until well blended.
- Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve biscuits with sausage gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1390 mg
CORNMEAL BISCUITS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Whisk 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/3 cup cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne. Work in 6 tablespoons diced cold butter with your fingers until crumbly. Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half and 1 tablespoon honey; let sit 5 minutes. Pat into a 1/2-inch-thick square on a floured surface and cut into 8 pieces; shape into rounds and brush with half-and-half. Bake at 425 degrees F on a parchment-lined baking sheet until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
CORNMEAL-SAGE BISCUITS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY
This is an excellent version of an old countryside favorite. It includes make ahead instructions that could be helpful when you have friends and family gathered for holidays.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Breads
Time 42m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, salt, the 2 tablespoons green onion, and the sage. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add buttermilk all at once. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing it just until dough holds together. Pat or lightly roll dough until 3/4 inch thick. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2-inch round cutter; reroll scraps as necessary. Dip cutter into flour between cuts.
- Place dough rounds 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden. Remove biscuits from baking sheet. Cool slightly.
- To serve, split biscuits and place on serving plates. Top with Sausage Gravy. If desired, top with additional green onions.
- SAUSAGE GRAVY:.
- In a very large skillet cook bulk pork sausage and chopped onion over medium-high heat until meat is brown and onion is tender, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Do not drain.
- Sprinkle all-purpose flour over meat mixture; stir into the meat mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in snipped fresh thyme, if desired. Makes about 5 cups.
- TO MAKE AHEAD:.
- Prepare biscuits as directed; cool completely. Place biscuits in a resealable plastic freezer bag; seal, label, and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prepare sausage gravy as directed. Place in an airtight container; seal and chill for up to 48 hours. To serve, thaw biscuits at room temperature (allow about 2 hours). If desired, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place biscuits on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. In a medium saucepan reheat sausage gravy over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through. If necessary, stir in additional milk to make desired consistency.
BUTTERMILK-CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS WITH HONEY BUTTER
Serve these buttery biscuits alongside Pork Roast with Apples and Gremolata as part of your holiday dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-size pieces remaining. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and 3 tablespoons honey. Add to flour mixture and stir with a fork until dough just comes together. (Dough will be slightly sticky; do not overmix.) With two large spoons, drop 10 mounds of dough, 2 inches apart, on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake until biscuits are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer biscuits on parchment to wire racks and let cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup butter and 2 tablespoons honey until combined. Serve honey butter with biscuits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g
RHUBARB RASPBERRY COBBLER WITH CORNMEAL BISCUITS
Rhubarb is often paired with strawberries, but in this cobbler it courts a new dance partner, the raspberry. If rhubarb is young and fresh, you can trim it in seconds. If it has fibrous outer strings, peel these off as you would those of celery. The cornmeal in the biscuit dough will nicely offset the nubbiness of the raspberry seeds. You can eat it warm from the oven, smothered in heavy cream for dessert, then spoon up the leftovers cold the next morning for breakfast, topped with yogurt.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For filling, in a large bowl, toss together rhubarb, raspberries, sugar and cornstarch. Allow mixture to stand while preparing biscuit dough.
- To prepare biscuits, place flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor and pulse to combine (or whisk everything together in a bowl).
- Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal (or use 2 knives to cut butter into flour mixture). Pour in cream and continue pulsing (or stir) until dough starts to come together, scraping down sides of bowl if necessary.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it together. Divide it equally into 8 balls, then flatten them slightly into thick rounds. Biscuit dough can be made up to a day in advance and refrigerated, covered, until needed.
- Scrape filling and accumulated juices into a 2 1/2-quart gratin or baking dish (9 by 12 inches). Arrange biscuits on top of filling and brush with cream. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until filling is bubbling and biscuits are golden.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 441, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 279 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CORNMEAL CHEDDAR BISCUITS
These biscuits are easy to whip together and bake up nice. I found this recipe in a Taste of Home book. They are great with ham or turkey dinners. Also good with chili or other favorite soups.
Provided by KGCOOK
Categories Breads
Time 20m
Yield 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture is coarse and crumbly.
- Stir in cheese and milk just until moistened.
- Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 248, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4
CORNMEAL BACON BISCUITS
Make and share this Cornmeal Bacon Biscuits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Fauve
Categories Breads
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Melt shortening and butter together and add to flour mixture.
- Stir in crumbled bacon and add milk gradually.
- (Consistency needs to be just thick enough to spoon out easily) Drop batter from tablespoon onto vegetable oil sprayed baking sheets.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
CORNMEAL BISCUITS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories side dish
Time 30m
Yield About 16 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper and sugar in a food processor and process to blend. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture is uniformly crumbly. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Mix the egg and buttermilk together. Using a fork or your fingertips, lightly stir them into the dry ingredients so the mixture can be gathered together to form a ball of soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board.
- Pat the dough until it is uniformly one-half-inch thick or a shade thicker. Cut into one-and-one-half-inch rounds. You can re-form the scraps and cut those. Place the dough rounds on the baking sheet and bake until medium brown on the bottom and just beginning to brown on top, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve, or allow to cool, then warm before serving.
PARMESAN-CORNMEAL BISCUITS
This is a scrumptious biscuit recipe, moist with a bit of crunch from the cornmeal. Add green chile or chopped jalapenos and substitute shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a southwestern twist.
Provided by Annz Recipez
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 24 biscuits, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix first 7 ingredients (flour through baking soda) in a large bowl.
- Cut butter into small bits and mix in with 2 knives or use your fingers to blend until butter is blended in and mixture is a coarse meal.
- Add parmesan cheese and mix until blended.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg and yogurt until smooth.
- Add egg/yogurt mixture to flour mixture. Stir well to mix into a moist, thick batter.
- Turn batter onto a well-floured surface and sprinkle with flour.
- Roll to 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick and cut into shapes.
- Bake at 400 for 15 - 20 minutes or until nicely browned on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 180.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.3
CORNMEAL BISCUITS
Categories Bread Breakfast Brunch Side Bake Picnic Cornmeal Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl stir together the flour, 1/4 cup of the cornmeal, the baking powder, the sugar, and the salt, add the butter, and blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add the half-and-half and stir the mixture until it just forms a sticky dough. Gather the dough into a ball, knead it gently 6 times on a lightly floured surface, and roll or pat it out 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 6 rounds with a 2 1/2-inch cutter dipped in flour and transfer them to an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon cornmeal over the tops of the rounds and bake the biscuits in the middle of a preheated 450°F. oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they are golden.
CORNMEAL BISCUITS WITH CHEDDAR AND CHIPOTLE
Provided by Kristine Kidd
Categories Milk/Cream Food Processor Cheese Pepper Breakfast Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Cheddar Cornmeal Hot Pepper Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°F. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and sauté 2 minutes to soften slightly. Remove from heat.
- Blend flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in processor. Add 1/2 cup chilled butter; cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese; cut in using on/off turns. Transfer flour mixture to large bowl. Whisk 1 egg in glass measuring cup. Add enough buttermilk to egg to measure 1 cup; stir in green-onion mixture and chipotles. Make well in center of dry ingredients. Pour buttermilk mixture into well; mix just until evenly moistened.
- Turn dough out onto generously floured surface. Knead gently just until dough holds together, about 10 turns. Pat out on generously floured surface to 3/4-inch-thick round. Using 3-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Gather dough scraps; pat out to 3/4-inch thickness and cut out additional biscuits. Brush biscuits with egg glaze.
- Bake biscuits until golden, tester inserted into center comes out clean, and biscuits feel firm, about 18 minutes. Cool on rack 5 minutes. Serve warm.
- *Available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.
CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS
Cornmeal drop biscuits are quick to make, since the dough can be dropped onto a baking sheet without rolling or cutting.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine. Add the butter, and, using a pastry blender or two knives, cut it in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add milk, and stir until just combined.
- Spoon 10 mounds, about 1/2 cup each, onto baking sheet 1 inch apart; bake until biscuits start to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
CORNMEAL-CHIVE DROP BISCUITS
"Cornmeal gives these biscuits a nice crunch," writes Angela Buchanan from Longmont, Colorado. "Use this recipe to make drop dumplings for soups or stews, too. Just drop the dough on top, cover and simmer for 10 minutes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and chives; stir just until moistened., Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS
These drop biscuits are a great alternative to the Pillsbury Can. Feel free to add more cheese to make these biscuits more cheesy!
Provided by rachel ross
Categories Biscuits
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and mustard; cut in shortening until crumbly.
- 2. Stir in cheese and milk until just moistened.
- 3. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 26-28 minutes or until golden brown.
- 4. Serve warm.
CORNMEAL BISCUITS WITH KIWI
This recipe makes more dough than you need. Shape the dough in a log, wrap it in plastic, and freeze. Slice and bake the cookies as needed.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 1 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add the yolk and mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add them to the egg mixture and stir just to combine. The mixture will resemble coarse crumbs. Add 1 tablespoon of cold water to bring the dough together. Wrap in plastic and freeze for 1/2 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Dust the countertop with cornmeal. Using your fingertips, press the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness about 8 inches around, and cut into desired shapes. Gently run a knife under each shape to remove and place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle sparingly with sugar. Bake until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the biscuits to a wire rack to cool. Arrange 2 cookies and a slice of kiwi on each of 4 dessert plates. The remaining cookies will keep, tightly covered, for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Use fresh cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal will give your biscuits a better flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh cornmeal, you can use store-bought cornmeal, but be sure to check the expiration date.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make your biscuits tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Let the dough rest before baking. This will allow the gluten in the flour to relax, which will make your biscuits more tender.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. This will help them to rise quickly and evenly.
- Serve the biscuits warm. Cornmeal biscuits are best served warm, right out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Cornmeal biscuits are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect cornmeal biscuits every time.
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